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ex N York taxi driver with a bad record. Got warrant for third man. Had no rest & in afternoon took down
all the evidence, it sounds waterproof then went out with the Commodore for a run in his speed boat to get a
bit of fresh air which did me good.

Two motor accidents in Mhq & 4 people killed - what a series of events.

Marshall's ADC. A very pleasant evening, W was very friendly & talkative & we had a great time discussing
old times. On leaving he thanked me for a very pleasant mellow evening. We had dinner on the terrace &
they all seemed to enjoy it very much.

Monday 18th June

Fort. Didnt go to the Court as there seemed to be so much to do. Spent some time at the Agency discussing
the case which is implicated by the fact that two of the men are Americans & the USA Govt is at present
pressing the question of a consul in Bahrain which the British dont like - personally 1 dont think it would
matter to us. The case decided for tomorrow & I am to prosecute so had to get down to it & to prepare my
points, dont much fancy the prospect. Spent most of the morning discussing case with Abdul Kerim & Ali
Merza and in afternoon had witnesses up & went over their evidence. Pelly came across & said he had now